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Well! Who’d have thought that a traditional and unassuming seaside town could be such a spectacular gem?

The sunshine helped, of course, but fabulous Filey, nestling on the North Yorkshire coast and sandwiched between its brash and bustling neighbours Scarborough and Bridlington, offers something special, whatever the weather.

The beach is outstanding, the gardens are colourful, there’s a huge sculpture of a fisherman on the lovely prom and everyone is so friendly!

All eyes will be on Yorkshire in a couple of weeks' time as the Tour de France sets the cobbled streets alight. Actually, I don't think they'll be cycling across many cobbles... can you imagine the chaos, not to mention the discomfort? I can picture it now! Last year's winner Chris Froome (I always think it should be Vrrrr-oooom!) will be pedalling just a couple of miles from where Ted and I live.

Talking of cycling, the chauffeur decided to try and encourage Ted to trot alongside him when he got his bike out of the 'van on our last trip. The flat campsite at Hunstanton was an ideal training ground, he thought, so carefully and slowly set off with Ted on the lead at his side.

You see it all the time, don't you? Obedient dogs trotting busily at their owner's pace. Did it go to plan? No! Luckily there were no disasters, but Ted wanted to jump up on the bike too, and I don't think even he is slim and agile enough to perch on the handlebars. He prefers to watch the birdie, in more ways than one – as the picture shows!

Whether it's a pre-loved dog bed from a car boot sale that can be washed and packed up for extra holiday comfort, or trimming a couple of pence per litre off our fuel costs thanks to being a loyal shopper, we like to watch the pennies.

So although we enjoyed very much our trip to sun-kissed Hunstanton - 'Sunny Hunny' as it is nicknamed - we were somewhat aghast to learn that our chosen site charged for canine companions to join the fun.